LONDON, Ont. — Bill Cosby says he plans to give southern Ontario fans " the show of their life” and advised those who attend his three performances this week to “remain calm” and non-confrontational if protesters interrupt.

Cosby, who faces allegations he drugged and raped women over several decades, is set to perform in Kitchener, Ont. on Wednesday, London, Ont. on Thursday and Hamilton, Ont. on Friday.

He released the following statement through his public relations firm:

“Dear Patrons: We have been advised that there may be attempts to disrupt (the) performance. If a disruption occurs, please remain calm until the matter is resolved and do not confront the person making the disruption. Thank you.”

Protests are expected to take place inside and outside the venues, with some ticket-holders promising to heckle Cosby.

The comedian hasn’t been charged with any crimes and has denied the allegations.

The upcoming performances prompted a flurry of statements on Thursday, including:

--The promoter affirming the three southwestern Ontario shows will go ahead as planned and urging protesters to remain peaceful and non-violent;

-- London, Ont. Mayor Matt Brown saying he's not able to attend the protest, but is pleased so many people are voicing their concerns;

-- A London law firm offering a three-hour polygraph to test Cosby's claims; and,

-- Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne saying she wouldn't attend the shows even if she had tickets.

Some protesters said they want to shift the focus away from Cosby and toward the broader message of believing women who say they've been victims of sexual violence.

"It's not just about Bill Cosby right now," said Jane Piper, a rape survivor who has agreed to speak briefly at the protest in London, Ont. "It's about us as a community standing together and saying this sort of behaviour is not acceptable . . . and we don't celebrate this behaviour anymore."

Piper said she understands people are legally innocent until proven guilty. But "there's something rather poisonous" in suggestions by some that accusers are lying unless they prove otherwise, she said. "If you're a victim of a violent crime, you're considered guilty (of lying) until proven victimized."